“It would be more interesting discovering the painting techniques of Van Gogh like which colors, brushes he used.”

Aargau region
Villigen
Villigen is located about 5 km north of Brigg in the Aare valley. You can hike and bike here in the Jurapark Aargau along the Aare or in the wine-growing area particularly well. The Geissberg, which belongs to Villigen, is part of the Tafeljura and has a forested plateau. On hikes here you can easily observe a colony of chamois. South of Villigen you come to the moated castle, the confluence of the Aare, Reuss and Limmat rivers. Villigen is known for its beautiful fountains, you will find ten of them in the village.
Sights nearby
Getting around: passes & scenic trains
- Day pass for all zones in the A-Welle fare association

Day pass for all zones in the A-Welle fare association
Aarau
from $71
- Friends Youth Day Pass for Public Transport

Friends Youth Day Pass for Public Transport
Zurich
from $37
4.3(6) - Children's day ticket for public transport

Children's day ticket for public transport
Zurich
from $35
4.9(16) - Day pass for all zones in the ZVV fare association

Day pass for all zones in the ZVV fare association
Zurich
from $51
5.0(7) - Rail ticket between Zurich Airport and Zermatt

Rail ticket between Zurich Airport and Zermatt
Zurich
from $243
Events in Villigen
Trending in Villigen
- Ticket "VINCENT – Between Delusion and Wonder" immersive exhibition Lichthalle Maag Zurich

Ticket "VINCENT – Between Delusion and Wonder" immersive exhibition Lichthalle Maag Zurich
Zurich · Trending
from $57
4.7(26) - Zürich Old Town Guided Tour with the Zürich Card

Zürich Old Town Guided Tour with the Zürich Card
Zurich
from $23
- Ice skating ticket at Schüwo Park in Wohlen

Ice skating ticket at Schüwo Park in Wohlen
Bremgarten
from $15
- "Sim Racing" virtual driving experience in Opfikon

"Sim Racing" virtual driving experience in Opfikon
Zurich
from $91
5.0(1)
From travellers like you
“One of a kind, and well worth the visit.”
“A wonderful experience on a terribly gloomy day 😃 The planetarium in particular was just so 🧐 interesting”
“Brilliant! A real model railway atmosphere! There could be a bit more variety in the train sets on the Bern layout. But I’m definitely planning another visit!”
“A really interesting tour, with access to rooms that are normally off-limits.”
“Unfortunately, there’s no drinking water, but it’s fine.”
Hiking routes
Iberig / Iflue - Siggenthal Station
Iberig / Iflue → Siggenthal Station · 1.6 km · 34 min
Böttstein
3.8 km · 1 h 1 min
Hike from Böttstein via Gründihübel
Böttstein · 23 km · 7 h 31 min
Hike from Gebenstorf via Brugg AG
Gebenstorf · 12 km · 3 h 33 min
Easy hike from Gebenstorf via Gugel
Gebenstorf · 7.9 km · 2 h 23 min

Klingnauer Uferweg
Döttingen · 7.0 km · 1 h 48 min
Hike from Riniken to Benkerjoch
Riniken → Benkerjoch · 18 km · 5 h 52 min
Easy hike from Riniken to Rüfenach AG
Riniken → Rüfenach AG · 4.6 km · 1 h 21 min
Hikes nearby
Everything within a 20 min drive
- "On the prowl with the huntress" Excursion in Jurapark Aargau

"On the prowl with the huntress" Excursion in Jurapark Aargau
Thalheim
from $37
- Easy hike from Villigen via Schrannenchopf
Easy hike from Villigen via Schrannenchopf
Wanderweg · Villigen · 5.2 km · 1 h 54 min
- Summit hike from Villigen via Rotbergegg
Summit hike from Villigen via Rotbergegg
Wanderweg · Villigen · 12 km · 4 h 4 min
- Easy hike from Stilli via Rüteli
Easy hike from Stilli via Rüteli
Wanderweg · Stilli · 6.0 km · 1 h 40 min
- Easy hike from Remigen to Rüfenach AG
Easy hike from Remigen to Rüfenach AG
Wanderweg · Remigen → Rüfenach AG · 2.7 km · 48 min
- Hike from Remigen to Rheinsulz
Hike from Remigen to Rheinsulz
Wanderweg · Remigen → Rheinsulz · 19 km · 6 h 8 min
- Aargauer Weg, Stage 4/6

Aargauer Weg, Stage 4/6
Wanderweg · Mellingen → Bremgarten · 23 km · 7 h 16 min
- Jura Crest Trail, Stage 2/16

Jura Crest Trail, Stage 2/16
Wanderweg · Brugg AG → Staffelegg · 17 km · 5 h 35 min
- Iberig / Iflue - Rotchrütz
Iberig / Iflue - Rotchrütz
Wanderweg · Iberig / Iflue → Rotchrütz · 1.2 km · 21 min
Food & drink nearby
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Flower and vegetable market at Helvetiaplatz
Flower and vegetable market at Helvetiaplatz
Market · Zürich
New on Swiss Activities
- Detective Trail with Treasure Chest in Baden

Detective Trail with Treasure Chest in Baden
Baden
from $18
- "Secret Capital of the Confederates" Public City Tour in Baden

"Secret Capital of the Confederates" Public City Tour in Baden
Baden
from $37
Mountain railways & scenic rides
Everything within a 60 min drive
- Schweizerische Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Untersee und Rhein (URh)

Schweizerische Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Untersee und Rhein (URh)
Panoramic Transport · Schaffhausen
Popular activities
- Ticket Environmental Arena in Spreitenbach

Ticket Environmental Arena in Spreitenbach
Spreitenbach
from $38
- Zurich city tour in an open panorama bus

Zurich city tour in an open panorama bus
Zurich
from $40
3.6(5) - Wakeboard Tour Lake Zurich half or full day

Wakeboard Tour Lake Zurich half or full day
Zurich
from $1,792
Bike tours nearby
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Studenland-Töss-Römer-Route, Stage 1/2

Studenland-Töss-Römer-Route, Stage 1/2
Cycling routes · Koblenz → Bülach · 36 km
- Rigi–Reuss–Klettgau, Stage 4/4

Rigi–Reuss–Klettgau, Stage 4/4
Cycling routes · Bad Zurzach → Schaffhausen · 39 km
- Herzschlaufe Seetal, Stage 2/2

Herzschlaufe Seetal, Stage 2/2
Cycling routes · Lenzburg → Eschenbach LU · 66 km
- Seetal–Bözberg, Stage 2/2

Seetal–Bözberg, Stage 2/2
Cycling routes · Lenzburg → Stein-Säckingen · 42 km
Playgrounds nearby
Everything within a 30 min drive
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 15 min drive
- BirdLife-Naturzentrum Klingnauer Stausee
BirdLife-Naturzentrum Klingnauer Stausee
Museum · Kleindöttingen
Zoos & theme parks
Everything within a 30 min drive
Mountain huts & restaurants
Everything within a 85 min drive
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